Sir Rod Stewart (78) had to cancel his ‘A Day On The Green’ tour in Geelong, Australia on Saturday with Cyndi Lauper (69) and Jon Stevens (60) due to illness . Her fans were notified of the sudden illness via Instagram.
Rod Stewart: Official cancellation of the concert due to illness
“Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment regret to announce that Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens are unable to perform tonight’s performance at Mt. Duneed Estate, Geelong due to illness,” the statement read. “We apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused to ticket holders. A further announcement regarding concert arrangements will be made early next week.” The statement was posted alongside a broken heart emoji.
Rod Stewart: “I’m doing everything I can to recover”
In a subsequent Instagram post, the British music star addressed her followers personally. He revealed that he could no longer sing due to a viral infection.
“Hello my friends,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am absolutely devastated to have to disappoint my fans who bought tickets for ‘A Day On The Green’. I was told this morning that I had a viral infection and that my throat was too sore to sing .” He also asked for understanding: “I’m just a human being and sometimes I get sick, just like you. My greatest joy is playing for you, so I’m doing everything I can to recover and recover. on foot to be able to do The Stage.”
Fans support Sir Rod Stewart
Some fans supported Stewart by reporting vocal difficulties during concerts earlier in the week. “You could see he was struggling towards the end on Tuesday night, but it was still a brilliant gig,” one fan commented. Another added: “Slow down Rod! our hearts and in our souls. Get well soon ! God bless you.”
It’s still unclear how the illness will affect the rest of the tour. The next scheduled appearance is on Tuesday in Adelaide.
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